+1
Unfortunately, Doublestar probably had a huge sales jump over the past few months due to one of their ARs being featured by LAV on Tactical Arms. All he said was, “They stand behind their product” and never actually endorsed them, I think it was considered an endorsement by some.
I would agree with this as well…I also remember LAV mentioning his personal AR is a DD…and he is the guy on the DD ads. None the less it was an interesting few tests he did and some good points were mentioned.
Just food for thought, I work with several LEO’s that run them and do not have a problem with them. Take it for what you want. Its all in what your asking for it to do.
KC
All I ever asked my Doublestar to do was cycle M193 under perfect conditions. It wouldn’t do it, and neither would my dad’s Doublestar. We discovered the chambers were tight and the gas keys loose - discarded them as range toys, and a lesson learned years ago, and bought weapon-quality uppers by Colt.
Now with DD and BCM on the market, and a plethora of high-quality, heavily-tested accessories, there’s no reason for anyone who’s done the slightest bit of research to buy Doublestar.
CDNN has Colt LE A2 carbines for $799 right now. That’s about as budget as I would ever go.
If $650 is you budget then get the gun.
I would just say, if you can find one in your area then go look at it first. Hold it, bring it to bear against your shoulder, actuate the bolt, look at its over all quality and finsih. I fyou are happy and teh level is sufficient for waht you are looking for then go for it.
But if you buy a $650 rifle that you have never seen in person you are playing a dangerous game of roulette.
You might look at DPMS oracle, or the Spike tactical m4(spikes engaraved symbol is kinda cool)(plus they offer customer engraving for $5.00, thats right $5).
Either way you should find the gun in your area if possible before “pulling the trigger” on a purchase.
If you cannot find it anywhere then go find a DPMS or spike or Rock river or Bush on a shelf. see if you can find one in the $700-800. you might just be better off spending and extra $50 dollars to have a gaurantee that you get one your happy with. plus you save on FFL transfer and shipping. Usually the guns at the store that are “low end” or entry level are competatively priced when you add in the cost of an ONLINE gun +FFL transfer+ shipping.
Good luck to you sir. I hope whatever you choose will make you happy for years to come.
The only useful advice in this entire post is that you should look at the rifle before purchasing it. Since when did a $5 engraving or the finish become more important than an MP-tested bolt, or a properly staked bolt carrier and castle nut?
The only rifle out of the entire bunch mentioned that I would buy is a Spike’s, but only if ragnarok was just around the corner and there were no Colts, DDs, BCMs, or Noveskes - I’d never waste money on an RRA, Bushy, or DPMS.
Nothing wrong with it at all. When I saw the price I didn’t believe it. If I had the money I scoop one up right now.
At that price, buy two. That’s a steal.
I would love to pick one up and swap in an M4 stripped upper. That would be a hell of a gun for $900.00.
Wish this deal would still be around in six months, once I’ve moved to another state.
RIIIIIIIIIGHHHTTTTTTTT…:blink:
Never before has someone missed the point so entirely. I dont think you go into a gun shop and look at a $650-700 gun and expect to get all the “extra’s”. Yes the bonus features are nice but cost more. If $650 is his budget then he is not going to find a gun with all the bonus’s.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO… When looking at budget guns you really should try to put your hands on it and yes the only bonus’s you are going to find on a budget gun might be little engravings and finish.
Also before you talk smack you should have gone and looked at the SPIKE TACTICAL GUN I WAS TALKING ABOUT MISTER “FEATURES” MAN. Ya know…the one that you can get $5 engravings on :blink:
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113&products_id=443
Oh whats that a M16 Bolt?..
Oh whats that a a properly tested and stacked BCG?
dude seriously. stop being a know it all
“dude” seriously, he said that “the only gun on that list he would buy is a Spike’s”
The rest of the RRA, Bushy and DPMS trash you mentioned are a waste of money and time spent setting them up right.
Have you read some of the stickies on this forum? This is not "$650HobbyGun.com.
A friendly warning. Check yourself before you get nuked.
That is too funny 120mm. Maybe we should start a site for 600.00 or under hobby AR15 guns. I would bet we would get quite a few hits. We will just post something like we support ELMER FUDD for President.
I believe you meant “pwesidunt” :sarcastic: